yongli

I'm not sure what other peoples' conception of hypocrisy is, but for me I think that it's acting in a manner that contradicts, or is at odds with your espoused beliefs.

The simultaneous part is important, if your beliefs change and your actions change accordingly; that doesn't count as hypocrisy in my book.

I agree with this sentiment. Even having children is a personal choice, which one may choose to forgo in the interest of saving money for example. On the opposite end of the spectrum, you wouldn't expect to pay someone more simply because they choose to have 5 children and their family living costs are higher.